GT/G40 project (New pics of bling bits)

[Rich_G40]

Hi,

I got this car last year just before christmas with the idea of using it as a track car(still unsure).
As there was nothing in it just a box of bits and bobs. The charger was in pieces along with a few other things.

Sourced somwe parts from variuos ppl on here i.e seats(g40 originals), a dash as it didnt have 1 and other boost pipes.

Picked up some le castellets and have just refurbed them and got some new rubber.

Just afew things need to be done for an MOT.(ignore the tape over the bonnet vent, stops the rain.lol)







I have made an oil catcher tank as im going to run the boost return mod.



Being as the tank was chaved up i thiought the head would look nice like that too.lol




The car hasnt been taken out for a run yet just a quick drive up and down the street at night to test things when altering bits.

Done a compression test on the cyclinders and they all check out fine, so hoping it should be all well. The car does smoke abit but that might be becuase it hasnt been run for a longer time??

[samg40]

Mine turned the snow black when Pete started it for me over Christmas (I was away for 6 weeks), I'm sure it will be ok when you start using it. Good luck with it, you've made a good start anyways by the look of it.

[Rich_G40]

Engine and inside pics to follow, cheers fella.
Petes already been more than helpful for me with seals ect.

Heres the Pics

[Rich_G40]

Just to get a clear mind that the engine is alright and the pistons ect are in good condition I desided to do the head gasket and valave seam seals aswell as others.
Everything has checked out fine. Pistons are in good condition, re lapped the valves in before re-assembling


Gave the engine bay abit of a clean,also my temp bulk head cover (silver gaffa tape)


Now the engines back together I went to see Peteg40 on Tuesday to get some expert advise on the charger  aswell as a new set of seals and scroll bearing fitted after being advised.

Thanks Pete for you time and effort.

Cheers

[Rich_G40]

Well now the time is getting close for the polo to be up and running I decided to give it abit of a clean.
Also give you guys a sneak peek of the dash fitting I made for the oil pressure gauge